Product Excellence: Cross-Functional Team Collaboration for User-Centric Innovation
Silos kill innovation, and misaligned teams can't move fast. Yet some product teams consistently break through these barriers to ship exceptional products. Want to know how to uncover how high-performing teams bridge the gap between departments, embrace calculated risks, and turn user insights into winning products - all while maintaining their innovation velocity?
Join Askable for a webinar discussion where we hear from our panelists Josh Kimmell, Francisco Varisco and Jordan Vient on how to create the most effective cross-functional teams at lightning-fast speeds. ⚡️
Speakers
Design Principal, IBM
Josh specializes in cybersecurity platforms and has a rich, multidisciplinary design background. Known as a "full-stack" designer, Josh has developed a unique "square" T-shaped skillset, combining deep expertise with broad experience across branding, website development, and product design. A strong advocate for the user, he ensures that user needs are central to every project.
His ability to lead cross-discipline teams, foster collaboration, and unite diverse stakeholders around common goals has been key to his success. With a proactive approach to identifying challenges and ensuring timely, high-quality project delivery, Josh excels in creating effective teams that drive innovative, user-centered design outcomes.
Growth Lead Engineer, Askable
As a full-stack engineer, Francisco (aka San Fran) is always on the lookout for the next big thing in tech, diving into each new challenge with a startup’s zest for innovation. He’s a magnet for passionate people, creating a dynamic and collaborative environment wherever he goes. From leading teams as an engineering manager to his current role as an Growth Lead Engineer, Francisco is all about empowering his team, fostering a culture of innovation and rapid growth.
Hailing from Brazil, Francisco was already making an impact with his own digital agency, turning fresh ideas into digital successes. Fast forward to 2017, and he’s helped to co-found Askable, infusing his entrepreneurial spirit into the venture. And let’s not forget his impact at Orange Digital in 2015, where he's added a burst of fresh energy and ideas
UX Researcher, Google
A seasoned UX researcher with deep roots in Silicon Valley, Jordan led pivotal research initiatives at Google including Vehicle Listings and Google Flights, where his insights drove a 17.3% reduction in booking drop-offs.
As the founder of Google's cross-functional empathy program, which expanded to six global offices, he transformed how product teams connect with users. Today, he runs a UX research consultancy helping companies accelerate product development through strategic research, having launched products that serve millions of users worldwide.
Moderator
Agenda
12:00pm GMT: Introduction
12:05pm GMT: Panel discussion
12:45pm GMT: Q&A
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